How can the nursing assistant help a resident who has had a colostomy?
What will be an ideal response?
The nursing assistant can help keep the area clean and dry; perform routine stoma care, including the drainage and/or replacement of the appliance; assist the resident with irrigations, as ordered; and encourage the resident to eat foods that are helpful in controlling elimination.
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Explain two of the factors that may influence your communication with other people
What will be an ideal response?
Within the routine schedule, increasing the interval between doses in a series does not diminish the antibody response.
a. true b. false
Which of the following is a function of the placenta?
A) Transfer of hormones B) Exchanges nutrients and wastes for the fetus C) Elimination of hormones D) Transport of fertilized egg